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Mount Holly, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Mount Holly, NC (Gaston County) — Census median home value $286,400, county listing prices up about 1.8% over the past year. Market data for Mount Holly houses and the broader area.
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Mount Holly, NC is in Gaston County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Mount Holly and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 17,928, with a median household income of $75,928. Census data puts Mount Holly houses at a median value of $286,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Gaston County's current median listing price runs $344,950, up about 1.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Mount Holly housing market
Mount Holly is in Gaston County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Mount Holly and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$286,400
Population (Census ACS)
17,928
Median household income
$75,928
County price trend (2025)
1.92% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Mount Holly market snapshot
Population
17,928
County
Gaston County
Median Household Income
$75,928
Median Home Value (city)
$286,400
Median Listing Price (Gaston County)
$344,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,145/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mount Holly's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $286,400. Separately, Gaston County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $344,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Gaston County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.92% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Mount Holly has an estimated population of 17,928 and a median household income of $75,928, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Mount Holly's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Gaston County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Mount Holly.
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Nearby communities include McAdenville, Stanley, Spencer Mountain, Lowell, Belmont, Cramerton, Ranlo, Springdale, Alexis, Dallas, Gastonia, High Shoals, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Dellview.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Lowesville (~7.6 mi), Huntersville (~10.1 mi), Charlotte (~12.3 mi), Westport (~12.7 mi), Iron Station (~12.7 mi), Cornelius (~13.0 mi), Denver (~16.1 mi), Pineville (~16.5 mi), Lincolnton (~17.2 mi), Crouse (~18.2 mi), Lake Norman of Catawba (~19.6 mi), Kings Mountain (~20.1 mi), Matthews (~21.5 mi), Mint Hill (~21.9 mi), Maiden (~23.0 mi), Waco (~24.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Mount Holly data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
17,928
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$286,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$75,928
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,145
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.92%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$344,950
Census place type
city
County
Gaston County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.27 sq mi
Census GEOID
3744960
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Mount Holly
Schools
Gaston County Schools — 56 schools, 30,281 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Gaston addresses may be served by Gaston County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Mount Holly FAQ
What are houses worth in Mount Holly, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Mount Holly at $286,400. Gaston County's current median listing price runs $344,950, up about 1.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Mount Holly, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Mount Holly, Census ACS data shows a median value of $286,400. Active listing prices in Gaston County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Mount Holly, NC?
Mount Holly houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Gaston County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Mount Holly, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mount Holly's population at approximately 17,928.
What's the median rent in Mount Holly, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Mount Holly at approximately $1,145 per month.
What is the median household income in Mount Holly, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Mount Holly at approximately $75,928.
Is the Mount Holly housing market growing?
Gaston County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.92% annual change in 2025.
Is Mount Holly, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Mount Holly's median home value at about 3.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Mount Holly, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Gaston County Schools for many Mount Holly addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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